Bombs Away
Anvil Lyrics


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Jets lift off
Armed to go
Sights lock on
Targets below
Objects marked
Cue bomb bay
Pull the trigger
Bombs away
Say your last goodbyes
We're coming to your skies
A reckoning this day
You threatened our shores
So now we'll come to yours
And make you all pay

[Chorus]
Bombs away
Bombs away
Bombs away

Shells explode
Flashing light
Burning fires
Turn day to night
Head on back
Reload bay
Armed again
Bombs away
You don't stand a chance
Air Force has advanced
To blow you all away
Soon you'll understand
That we will burn your land
On this judgment day

[Chorus]

Much is gone
Fight's not done
Third wave
Has just begun
One to go
Mustn't stall
Do it now
Fuck 'em all
Nothing you can do
We're coming after you
Today is the day
Pay for what you've done
We'll bomb you one by one
Until you all have paid





[Chorus: x2]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Anvil's song "Bombs Away" are deeply rooted in the themes of war, revenge, and patriotism. The song begins with the description of the military preparing to drop bombs on the enemy - "Jets lift off, Armed to go." The sights get locked onto the targets, and the bombs are released from the air force. The lyrics then go on to describe the effects of the bombs - "Shells explode, flashing light, Burning fires, turn day to night."


The chorus of the song - "Bombs Away" - is a powerful slogan that emphasizes the destructive power of the military. The song tries to convey that the military is invincible and that the enemy cannot stand up to its might. The lyrics also talk about revenge - "You threatened our shores so now we'll come to yours and make you all pay" - and how the military is exacting retribution for the wrongs committed against it.


The lyrics of the song are not subtle, and the message is loud and clear. The lyrics are a tribute to the might of the military, and they also try to evoke a sense of national pride among the listeners. The song tries to make the listener feel like they are part of something bigger than themselves and that they are part of a team that is working together to protect their country.


Line by Line Meaning

Jets lift off
The planes have taken off from the ground.


Armed to go
The planes are equipped with weapons to prepare for an attack.


Sights lock on
The targeting system is activated and ready to aim at specific locations.


Targets below
The area being observed is situated underneath the plane.


Objects marked
Certain areas have been designated for attack.


Cue bomb bay
The bomb bay doors are opened and ready for deployment.


Pull the trigger
The command has been given to release the weaponry.


Bombs away
The bombs are being dropped on the targeted area.


Say your last goodbyes
The intended victims have one last chance to say farewell.


We're coming to your skies
The planes are heading towards the enemy territory.


A reckoning this day
The enemies will face the consequences of their actions.


You threatened our shores
The enemies have put innocent lives in danger.


So now we'll come to yours
The attacking force will retaliate by attacking the enemies.


And make you all pay
The enemies will be punished for their crimes.


[Chorus] Bombs away Bombs away Bombs away
The action of dropping bombs will repeat, emphasizing the military force's intention to destroy their target.


Shells explode
The bombs are detonating upon impact.


Flashing light
The explosion is emitting bright radiant light.


Burning fires
The explosion created fire in its wake.


Turn day to night
The force of the blast temporarily turns the area completely dark.


Head on back
The planes are returning to their origin.


Reload bay
New ammunition is being loaded into the plane's weaponry system.


Armed again
The planes are once again fully equipped with bombs.


Bombs away
The next wave of bombs is being dropped on the enemy territory.


You don't stand a chance
The enemy is incapable of stopping the military force's attack.


Air Force has advanced
The military force has superior technology and equipment.


To blow you all away
The attacking force will annihilate the enemy.


Soon you'll understand
The enemy will realize the strength of the opposing force.


That we will burn your land
The military force is capable of causing mass destruction to the enemy territory.


On this judgment day
The day of reckoning has come, and the enemy will face the repercussions of their actions.


[Chorus] Bombs away Bombs away Bombs away
The military force will continue to drop bombs as a way of constant attack.


Much is gone
The force of the explosions has destroyed a significant amount of the enemy's territory.


Fight's not done
The attacking force will continue to battle until complete and total victory is achieved.


Third wave
The planes are on their third round of dropping bombs on the enemy.


Has just begun
The continuation of the attack for ultimate victory has just begun.


One to go
Only one more wave of bombings is needed to complete the mission.


Mustn't stall
The attacking force cannot stop or pause before the mission is complete.


Do it now
The attacking force needs to act immediately.


Fuck 'em all
The military force will stop at nothing to complete their mission.


Nothing you can do
The enemy is powerless against the attacking force.


We're coming after you
The attacking force will continue to pursue and destroy the enemy.


Today is the day
The final day of the attack has arrived.


Pay for what you've done
The enemy will experience the consequences of their actions, which led to the attack.


We'll bomb you one by one
The attacking force will continue to systematically drop bombs on the enemy until they have been eradicated fully.


Until you all have paid
The enemy will face the consequences of their actions until redemption is achieved.


[Chorus]
The military force will continue to drop bombs as a way of constant attack.




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